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Sewing 101: Tote Bag

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Learn the basics of sewing and create your very own lined tote bag in just one evening at Brooklyn Craft Company. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their sewing skills, this class covers everything from using a sewing machine to attaching straps and creating a lining. Start your sewing journey today!

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Virtual Workshop: Sewing 101 (Make a Lined Tote)

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $85
  • Online Classroom via Zoom, New York, NY
  • 4 hours over 2 sessions

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  • $85
  • *Online Classroom @ Online Classroom via Zoom, New York, NY 00000
  • 4 hours over 2 sessions
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this bag class:

For total beginners--if you've been wanting to learn to sew or you haven't touched a machine in years, this is the virtual class for you! In just two sessions we'll walk you through the basics; you'll leave class with a finished, lined tote bag. 

Here's what we'll cover:

  • Basic intro to a sewing machine, including how to sew a straight seam
  • How to cut fabric accurately
  • Pinning and sewing seams, understanding seam allowance
  • Creating a lining for a bag, and attaching straps
  • Leave class with an understanding of sewing fundamentals, and the knowledge to tackle more sewing projects on your own
  • How to create a lining 
  • How to sew a squared, flat bag bottom
  • How to sew on handbag straps
  • How to sew a patch pocket

Skill requirements: This workshop is suitable for total sewing newbies! The only requirement is that you know how to thread your sewing machine. Instructions can be found in your sewing machine manual. Most manuals can be found online if you no longer have the physical copy! 

Materials + Tools Required

  • Medium-weight woven, non-stretchy fabric. 1 yard total is enough to make the tote bag (to use different fabric for the lining and the exterior fabric, you will need 1/2 yard of each) . Quilting cotton works great, or you could opt for a heavier fabric like canvas or denim for the exterior fabric!
  • 2 yards of webbing for the straps-- 1", 1.5", or 2" wide all work great! Several colors of webbing will be added to our site on 3/25! Stay tuned!
  • 1 spool of all-purpose sewing thread
  • Straight pins
  • Fabric scissors
  • Iron
  • Sewing machine -- Please make sure your machine is in good working order before registering for this workshop :)
  • Printer access -- the pattern will be emailed to you ahead of class
  • Tape to assemble the printed pattern

Refund Policy

We do not issue refunds on workshop registrations.

  • If you register for a workshop and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit if you notify us at least 5 business days before the workshop.
  • We are unable to offer credits of any kind, or honor reschedule requests, with less than 5 business days advance notice.

In fairness to all of our customers, we are unable to make exceptions to our policy, including for reasons of illness or travel. If you are unable to attend a workshop at the last minute, we suggest giving your spot to a friend!

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Thank you for understanding!


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Brooklyn Craft Company

Brooklyn Craft Company is a brick-and-mortar space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn featuring modern craft + DIY classes and events.

Our class offerings include:

  • sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and all kinds of needlework
  • dyeing, printmaking, paper crafts, glass etching and all kinds of DIY trends...

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